Muslim children can get food appropriate to their dietary laws, but they can't have a nativity scene. Am I the only one that can see the difference between the two? Would you really want a kid to be unable to have school lunch because you can't have a nativity? Thanks.
2006-12-06 09:27:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think that comparing those to examples was a poor choice of examples. no I think that school lunches should be given to any student who is hungary the thing with the nativity scene is another topic all together but maybe what the person who ask the question was trying to say is why should we as american citizens supply everything that is required to cultures other than our own when all of our culture and beliefs are being erased because it may offend other cultures.
If I was a muslin mother and my child went to school where there was ethnic food that my child could not eat I would make sure to pack their lunch, no expect the school to change the menu for me
2006-12-06 11:09:55 · answer #1 · answered by kathy h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apples and oranges. Christians can eat halal food without undermining their faith. A Nativity scene depicts the incarnation of God in human form, a concept incompatible with Muslim belief.
Public schools are state-run and mandatory for children who don't go to private schools. According to the U.S. Constitution, the state may not establish a state religion, nor may it prohibit the free exercise of a religion. A public school is not a church. Public schools must accommodate the religious needs of students and employees but must not endorse any religion.
That's the difference. As long as there isn't a prayer or sermon involved, food is just food. But a Nativity scene serves no purpose other than to proclaim a Christian doctrine. It belongs in homes and churches.
There are already too many countries in the world with state religions. If it's your religion, that's fine, but when it's not, you'd understand the need to keep church and state separate.
2006-12-06 18:00:14 · answer #2 · answered by skepsis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let them each setup a nativity scene of their own. What IS a Muslim nativity scene, anyway? Who cares?
2006-12-06 17:31:11 · answer #3 · answered by STFU Dude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I do agree. The same people who are God fearing and running their mouths should also read the part of the bible, where it says all foods are good. If a Christian of a weaker faith feels it is wrong to eat certain foods then do not discourage them. Let them do as they will to justify their faith. It will not save you to follow rules, but if that helps them them rock on! I am Christian and I say no religious education or influences in public schools.
2006-12-06 17:43:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's hysterical. It's like the people who get angry about the 'special treatment' that people who are disabled get with ramps and parking spaces. They get offended when they don't personally benefit from something. There's a difference between providing a service that is needed and adding extra crap that everyone can live without no matter who they are.
2006-12-06 17:52:01 · answer #5 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eating is a NECESSITY of life. Having a nativity scene in school is not a NECESSITY of life, unless the nativity scene is made out of gingerbread and supplied to starving people.
Bright blessings!
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2006-12-06 17:31:28 · answer #6 · answered by thelittlemerriemaid 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what you are saying.....but muslim children take school lunch....I did..my sisters & brother do...every child I know does....
2006-12-06 17:38:38 · answer #7 · answered by P.Y.T. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what the hell is a nativity scene doing in a public school?
2006-12-06 17:31:10 · answer #8 · answered by PandaMan 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I see a great difference with this. There is no comparison. I am a Christan. God bless****
2006-12-06 17:34:55 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Discrimination is just that no matter what the reason. It is wrong to deny either. This is supposed to be our constitutional right.
2006-12-06 17:32:10 · answer #10 · answered by martha d 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋